TRAILER DEVELOPMENT

Abstract

The Medium Equipment Trailer (MET) supports Large Scale Combat Operations and is capable of transporting track combat platforms weighing 60 tons or less in an Armored Brigade Combat Team (ABCT) and Infantry Brigade Combat Team (IBCT). MET directly supports Multi-Domain Operations and provides the capability to transport the tallest combat platforms (i.e. Paladin and Bradley) under 4 meter underpasses which are common in OCONUS. The MET shall also provide transportation of construction equipment used by units for horizontal construction projects in support of military or other national goals and objectives. It will also be capable of transporting 20 foot International Organization for Standardization (ISO) containers and general cargo when the situation requires. FY 2021 Project E50 Base funds in the amount of $6.921 million supports the MET new production prototype trailers under a competitive down-select. The MET will provide flexible capability that reduces duplicative systems. The MET supports the National Defense Strategy for modernization with a 60 ton payload that provides the capability for transport of two thirds of the track combat platforms to include the tallest combat platforms to support flexible theater postures and enhance the ability to compete and provide freedom of maneuver. In accordance with Section 1815 of the FY 2008 National Defense Authorization Act (P.L. 110-181), this item is necessary for use by the active and reserve components of the Armed Forces for homeland defense missions, domestic emergency responses, and providing military support to civil authorities.

Document Details

• Document Type: Project
• Publication Date: Oct 01, 2021
• Source ID: E50_0604622A_5_2040_PB_2021

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Readers

• Logistics and Supply Chain Management.
• Military Mobilization and Reserve Forces Studies.
• Unmanned Aerial System (UAS) Autonomous Capabilities and Mission Reconnaissance.